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SEN Teaching Assistant Primary School

Location: Romford
Start Date: Immediate
Contract: Long-term, ongoing
Role: SEN Teaching Assistant

Are you an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant looking for a new long-term opportunity within a supportive primary school?

A welcoming primary school in Romford is looking for a confident and experienced SEN Teaching Assistant to join their team for an immediate start on a long-term basis.

This is a varied SEN support role working across the school. You will not be allocated exclusively to one child or year group; instead, you will work flexibly with pupils who require additional support across different areas of need.

The Role

• Providing targeted support to pupils with a range of SEN needs
• Supporting children across different year groups and classes
• Working with pupils who have ASD and behavioural needs
• Helping pupils to regulate their emotions and manage challenging behaviour
• Supporting learning, communication, social development and independence
• Working closely with class teachers, the SENCO and wider support staff
• Adapting your approach according to individual pupils and their needs
• Contributing to a positive, inclusive and nurturing school environment

The Ideal Candidate

The school is looking for someone who:

• Has previous experience working within a primary school SEN setting
• Has strong, practical experience supporting children with ASD
• Has experience managing and responding to challenging behaviour
• Is confident working with a range of ages and needs
• Can build positive relationships with children who may present with complex needs
• Is calm, patient, resilient and consistent in their approach
• Can work effectively as part of a wider school team
• Is proactive and able to adapt to changing needs throughout the school day

Benefits

• Long-term role with the opportunity for ongoing work
• Immediate start available
• Parking available on site
• Opportunity to work across different year groups and SEN needs
• Supportive school environment and wider staff team
• Rewarding opportunity to make a genuine difference to pupils' development

The School

This is an excellent opportunity to join a primary school that is committed to providing high-quality support for pupils with additional needs. The successful candidate will become part of a supportive team and play an important role in helping pupils access learning and develop both academically and socially.

Immediate start available, with the potential for a long-term position for the right candidate.

If you are an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant with a strong background in ASD and behaviour support, this could be an excellent opportunity to secure a rewarding long-term role in Romford.